Analysis and measurement
We offer analyses and measurements performed by expert personnel, including the delivery of a verifiable report.
Image analysis
- SEM microscopy - scanning electron microscopy
- Image analysis in NIS Elements – fibre diameters, porosities, various other microscopic measurements
- Light microscopy/microscopy - classical optical microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- 3D visualisation using Autodesk Inventor 3D + graphics editing and image preparation
- Micro CT structure analysis (up to 2-3 um resolution)
Analysis of chemical properties
- EDX/EDS elemental analysis
- TGA analysis
- pH and electrical conductivity measurements
- Gas/liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy
- IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy
Determination of physical and mechanical properties
- Viscosity measurements of polymers and other liquids
- Measurement of contact angle by drop method
- Measurement of the flow index of polymer melts
- DSC analysis - crystallinity and thermal transitions
- Mechanical tests - tensile, flexural, and compressive strength measurements
- Porosity by bubble method and stereological methods
- Measurement of basic filtration characteristics such as particle trapping and pressure gradient
- Determination of moisture in the polymer
- Plastic toughness test
- Shape stability of plastics
- Three-point bending of plastics